Silly Season: Round 1 24

It's that time of year again. The music is playing, there's a limited number of seats, and we to try and figure out the facts from rumors, and fill in the puzzle pieces, all before the music stops. If you've got info to add, a legit team logo, or anything to help fill in the blanks, hit the contact link at the bottom of the page to send an email to GuyB.

As we've seen, changes happen frequently, just like they will right up until the gate drops on the 2013 season.

It sounds like Ryan Villopoto (and Monster and Kawasaki) have all figured out their deal, and if we're interpreting the jungle drums correctly, it'll have Ryan aboard a Monster Energy Kawasaki for the next three years (which also adds a few years to Monster and Kawasaki's relationship). Hey, if it ain't broke...

Red Bull KTM just locked down their 250 duo of Musquin and Roczen for the next two years, and Kenny's talking about finding land to build his own tracks and training facility.

Things are firing on all cylinders with Ryan Dungey, with the new 450 coming along nicely and KTM wrapping up the outdoor title a year ahead of their own goal.

We've yet to hear if Yoshimura Suzuki will have a second rider under their own tent, but Yoshimura apparently will be spreading the factory equipment among the Rockstar Suzuki, and Hart & Huntington crews.

If we were comedians, we'd say, "Okay, stop us if you've heard this one..." While Grant's not yet confirmed, the rumored 2013 JGR MX squad sounds exactly like the one from a couple years ago, with Grant and Brayton.

It looks like it's back to 250s only for the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki crew. Will we see a 450 addition again? Rumors say that the team would love to do it.

Boom. Locked and loaded. The GEICO Honda roster's solid for next season.

No word yet on a second rider (or sponsors) for the Jeff Ward Racing crew. We do hear that they'll be factory supported.

It's a four-rider squad for the Rockstar Energy Suzuki crew on the 250 side, and add in a 450 and second rig for Davi.

Look for the Star Valli crew to substantially trim the size of their squad, and they're looking at pulling future talent from the ranks of their amateur-sponsored riders. 450s under the tent? It's not something they need to do, but don't be shocked if you find one there eventually. For sure it won't be the seven bikes they had under the tent at Steel City.

The Honda squad will have Trey returning and Justin Barcia added to the team, and Jeremy McGrath has already been busy dialing in the new 450, so they should have a good baseline to work with.

We can't wait to see Chad back in action. It was a big void to fill after he went down with injuries, particularly when he was riding exceptionally well.

This one's a good rumor...Brett Metcalfe joining up with the Langston Witt KTM crew, and the team getting a big upgrade in equipment, to factory goodies.

It sounds like Broc's a lock on the team, and we heard rumors of Chisholm being eyed as a second rider. We talked to Kyle's dad at Steel City, and he said they'd just bought a new 20-foot trailer, and one way or another they're going racing next year.

The Florida-based crew get Factory KTM support, and will announce another rider in coming weeks.

The Rattray rumor was an interesting one last weekend. Will it pan out? That remains to be seen.

It sounds like Alex is likely to return to the team next year, and they're looking to upgrade from the punk rock flat black box van to something bigger, like a Funmover.

Look for a leaner, meaner MotoConcepts crew for 2013, with occasional guest riders. Drew Gosselaar was going to make a guest appearance for Elsinore, but broke his arm last week. Instead, it'll be Jeff Alessi making a guest appearance with the team.

RF will have 1-2 additional riders, and the bike brand is still unknown.

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